Do you have to use a new CO2 cartridge every time, or are they reusable? I am guessing that you have to get a new one every time you use a grenade.
38166
Yes, you need a new CO2 cartridge (& plastic grenade shell) for every successful use of the grenade. When you pull the pin & release the spoon on the grenade, the top of the CO2 cartridge is punctured & the rapidly escaping compressed gas fills the grenade's plastic shell causing it to rupture with a bang. Amazon sells both or you can get the CO2 cartridges at many local low cost superstores & sporting goods stores.
38167
Yes you do have to replace the co2 cartridge after each use. You must replace the grenade shell to but they do put off a really load bang. I love the sound these grenades have hope this helps.
38168
It needs a new one for each use. Also, do not put powder in it for an effect. I saw some vids of people doing that, but it ruined my core and I had to get a new one. Just an FYI
38169
Yes. You also need to replace the plastic grenade as they will break after explosion. The core is reusable though.
38170
Yes, every time you use a grenade you have to put in a new co2 cartridge and outer shell. The device is made out of 3 main parts the inner cylinder (reusable), the outer shell (not reusable: they break/ expose each time you use one), and the co2 cartridge (also not reusable: the act of using the grenade depletes all the air from the cartridge and requires 1 per each single use).
426883
I've put a cartridge in mine, fired it a couple of times, set it down for weeks, picked it back up and it is fine. No apparent loss of pressure. Michael's answer of around 70 shots is probably pretty accurate. I haven't counted but you can definitely tell when the cartridge needs changing. You can hear when the pellet doesn't have the same punch behind it and the pellets start hitting low. I think it may be more like 50 shots? I know that when I do notice the cartridge needs changing, I unscrew the cap and only get a short "phisst" and that is it. It's empty. It uses all the CO2 effectively. I've put a cartridge in mine, fired it a couple of times, set it down for weeks, picked it back up and it is fine. No apparent loss of pressure. Michael's answer of around 70 shots is probably pretty accurate. I haven't counted but you can definitely tell when the cartridge needs changing. You can hear when the pellet doesn't have the same punch behind it and the pellets start hitting low. I think it may be more like 50 shots? I know that when I do notice the cartridge needs changing, I unscrew the cap and only get a short "phisst" and that is it. It's empty. It uses all the CO2... » Read More I've put a cartridge in mine, fired it a couple of times, set it down for weeks, picked it back up and it is fine. No apparent loss of pressure. Michael's answer of around 70 shots is probably pretty accurate. I haven't counted but you can definitely tell when the cartridge needs changing. You can hear when the pellet doesn't have the same punch behind it and the pellets start hitting low. I think it may be more like 50 shots? I know that when I do notice the cartridge needs changing, I unscrew the cap and only get a short "phisst" and that is it. It's empty. It uses all the CO2 effectively. « Show Less
1815454
No...it compresses the air each use..no need to replace, not like CO2 cartridges. It uses this instead of a big spring.
1948828
It's hard to find the right answer when it comes to airguns and lube. Many C02 and pneumatics have seals or plungers made of a rubber that breaks down if the wrong oil is used. Silicone is excellent for rubber parts, but not for metal to metal. So you can use a teeny bit of this on the tip of the CO2 cartridge to help seal it and prevent the seal from drying out, but that's the only place I'd put it. This stuff is way too expensive for that, so unless you have 100 guns I'd pass and get some for $5, like Crosman pellgunoil and/or rmcoil, or transmission fluid...
360350
I have not done this yet. I thought it just unscrewed. Sorry to not be more helpful. I got the largest CO2 container so I don't have to replace it often.
1585665
One CO2 cartridge will last between 3-4 reloads so around 90-120 shots. That is on the full power setting.
1355516
There are no instructions on how to rebuild the grenade. You can undo it, you just have to choose how to rebuild it. I have a book of survival knots and used that to rebuild mine :)
2213594
CO2 cartridges need not be removed unless you have a crappy leaky gun- even then it does not matter, but you likely will not retain the gas.
378480
I have had know problems with the co2. Like all co2 guns when you first put it in there is that brief second of co2 leak but the faster you are at putting it in the better.
2024891
It can take anywhere between 3-12 seconds depending how hard the hammer smacks into the co2 cartridge..in other words..the bigger the hole is created in the co2 cartridge, the faster it explodes because more air fills up. Consistency is not its best but when it works its fricken awesome. That and theres a bunch of YouTube videos that can help make ur grenade more consistent.
2213593
You can keep the cartridge in the gun as long as you want. It might lose some air over time but if you tighten the screw hard enough it will retain air. But if you remove the cartridge while its still full you will lose all the co2.
1935326
I would suggest writing to the manufacturer. Depending on when you bought it they may replace it. One common problem is that people don't tighten the set-screw enough when they install the CO2 cartridge.
1620740
CO2 is odorless. The gas may be contaminated. You may want to change a different cartridge source.
2186725
The core is with additional co2 cartridge. The plasict grenade she'll is not reusable.
2220294
I read somewhere if mag does drop or you release it you have to clear the loaded round or it rolls back in the slide jams and releases gas. Pull slide back and shake out jammed round. I don't own one just thought Id mention that.
1903279
The trigger does control the release of co2 from the cartridge, and you can 'save' some co2 if you don't need to use it all. However, depending on the size of a cartridge you're using, unless you're filling up a skinny road tire (700x20), you'll use up most / all of a cartridge to inflate an empty tube / tire.If you want to use it to just 'top up' a slightly flat tube a few times throughout a ride, yes, it will do that. It's not a one-shot deal. While it seems to provide a good seal, I wouldn't count on leaving a pierced cartridge in there overnight and having it be full in the morning. The trigger does control the release of co2 from the cartridge, and you can 'save' some co2 if you don't need to use it all. However, depending on the size of a cartridge you're using, unless you're filling up a skinny road tire (700x20), you'll use up most / all of a cartridge to inflate an empty tube / tire.If you want to use it to just 'top up' a slightly flat tube a few times throughout a ride, yes, it will do that. It's not a one-shot deal. While it seems to provide a good seal, I wouldn't count on leaving a pierced cartridge in there overnight and having it be full in the... » Read More The trigger does control the release of co2 from the cartridge, and you can 'save' some co2 if you don't need to use it all. However, depending on the size of a cartridge you're using, unless you're filling up a skinny road tire (700x20), you'll use up most / all of a cartridge to inflate an empty tube / tire.If you want to use it to just 'top up' a slightly flat tube a few times throughout a ride, yes, it will do that. It's not a one-shot deal. While it seems to provide a good seal, I wouldn't count on leaving a pierced cartridge in there overnight and having it be full in the morning. « Show Less
1957674
I haven't had such issues with mine. BTW, I ran into the same concern with the other customer about the CO 2 refill from the Paintball refill shops. I am not so sure whether or not it can be a health issue. If there is a concern with the Paintball Refill Shops, he/she should try to have his/her CO 2 refilled from the Wine and Beer Refill Stations, instead. They charge a lot more for the refill, though.